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Events

  • Charles Mill Trivia Time & Game Night

    June 7, 2024 – June 11, 2024
    Spend the weekend at the lake and enjoy family BINGO, basketball challenge, and games for kids!
  • Charles Mill Adventures in Space

    June 14, 2024 – June 16, 2024
    Spend the weekend at the lake with the special guy in your life! Make a gift, watch a movie, play cornhole, and learn about space!
  • Pleasant Valley Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike

    June 16, 2024
    HFP Racing presents the Pleasant Valley Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike at Pleasant Hill Lake Park.
  • Charles Mill Dinosaur Discovery

    June 21, 2024 – June 23, 2024
    Spend the weekend at the lake and enjoy family BINGO, crafts, games, fossil hunt, and dinosaur discovery program at the beach!
  • Charles Mill Team Challenge Weekend

    June 27, 2024 – June 30, 2024
    Spend the weekend at the lake and enjoy family BINGO, movie, crafts, games, and golf cart race!
  • Pollinator Palooza at Atwood Lake

    June 29, 2024
    Learn about Ohio’s amazing pollinators at Atwood Lake Park!
  • Coffee with the Chief at Pleasant Hill Lake

    June 29, 2024 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    Meet the Chief Ranger for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District!
  • Ladies’ Night Craft at Atwood Lake

    June 29, 2024 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    Grab a friend and head out to Atwood Lake Park for a fun night of crafts!
  • Ladies’ Night Craft at Tappan Lake

    July 3, 2024 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Grab a friend and head out to Tappan Lake Park for a fun night of crafts!
  • Tappan Lake Park – Fireworks

    July 5, 2024 10:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the lake! Fireworks will begin at dusk and can be viewed from boat and land. They are set off near the swim beach.

    News

    • MWCD Invites You to Capture the Canvas for a Chance to Win Prizes!

      June 3, 2024
      The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) invites you to hit the trails this summer for a chance to win fabulous prizes while having a great time outdoors with your family […]
    • MWCD Celebrates Earth Day

      May 3, 2024
      ​​​MWCD Celebrates Earth Day by Planting 100 Trees at Clendening Marina and Collecting 33,000 Pounds of Tires at Atwood Lake NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO — Earth Day was celebrated nationally on […]
    • Earth Day 2024

      April 15, 2024
      In Celebration of Earth Day Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is excited to invite the public to join in a series of events highlighting and supporting Eastern Ohio’s natural resources […]
    • Dockside Bar & Grill to Open at Tappan Marina

      April 12, 2024
      The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is thrilled to announce the Dockside Bar & Grill will be opening at Tappan Lake Marina. The restaurant, operated by Buehler’s Fresh Foods, is […]
    • MWCD: Honoring our Past, Planning our Future

      March 7, 2024
      Published by: Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director Last year was a landmark year for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) as we honored our past by celebrating 90 years of […]
    • Country Waves 2024 – Featuring Joe Nichols

      March 4, 2024
      Join us at Atwood Lake Park on August 17, 2024, for our second annual Country Waves Concert with Joe Nichols, Travis Denning & Catie Offerman performing. Tickets are on sale […]
    • MWCD Rangers Complete CPR and First Aid Training

      February 23, 2024
      In a commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of our visitors, our dedicated park rangers recently participated in a comprehensive CPR and First Aid training program. This training heightens […]

      Explore MWCD

      Camping/Glamping

      Plan your next getaway with us. Whether you want to rough-it in a tent or get cozy in a cabin, we have campsites and activities for everyone. 

      Mother and daughter canoeing on the river Mother and daughter canoeing on the river

      Water Recreation

      Spend the day on the water! Our recreational activities on the lake include renting a boat or kayaks, fishing, and swimming at one of our many beaches.

      Group hiking up a trail Group hiking up a trail

      Hiking/Biking Trails

      Whether you want a steep challenge or a casual outing, choose from one of our many hiking trails and biking paths that explore the beauty of the watershed.

      Man and child fishing off the water bank Man and child fishing off the water bank

      Conservation

      We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations.

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